LAF Fellow Brad Howe is Harnessing the Power of Landscapes as Learning Labs

Landscapes are Learning Labs explores how landscape architects can advocate for and develop STEM curricula as a part of each project. I started this project because, through my work at SCAPE, we’ve developed curriculum alongside our projects. I’ve seen the impact firsthand and wanted to share this approach more broadly—to show other landscape architects the untapped potential of their projects to engage young people in the community through education and hands-on experiences with their local landscapes.

My hope is that this project grows, and that more landscape architects are inspired to join us in this work. If you have ideas you think should be shared on this blog, or a case study you would like share, please reach out!

About Me

Brad Howe, RLA, is a Principal at SCAPE. Leading with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to design excellence, he works closely with clients, stakeholders, and communities to translate design visions into actionable, grounded projects. His work focuses on creating an active public realm and ecologically vibrant places, leading projects that range from complex, large-scale planning efforts to innovative, detailed site design.

Brad is passionate about connecting youth with the landscape and explores ways to integrate education and hands-on learning into his work. He frequently volunteers with local schools and at citizen science events, sharing the complexities of the landscape with students and educators. Brad is the recipient of the 2024-25 Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Fellowship for Leadership and Innovation and holds a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University.

The LAF Fellowship for Innovation and Leadership was established to foster transformational leadership capacity and drive positive change beyond the traditional scope of landscape architecture practice. The fellowship is an opportunity for landscape architecture professionals to dedicate the equivalent of three months’ time over the course of a year to a proposed project that brings about positive change and expands the discipline’s impact.